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This all depends on how often each is used, and the care given to each.
If both are used on a daily basis, the pencil would last longer as the leads within the mechanical pencil would eventually run out before the wooden one would be sharpened down to its eraser.
Typically a mechanical pencil holds eight to ten leads in the inner chamber, while one is within the exiting chamber. As this lead comes to its end it will either be used up until the exiting chamber can no longer hold onto it (and the next lead is coming up behind it), or it will annoy the user by slipping back up into the chamber as the next lead has not found its way into the exiting chamber.
When the final lead is nearly finished it will either fall on out or continually frustrate the user by slipping back into the exiting chamber. More lead can be bought for a mechanical pencil, which would mean that essentially the mechanical pencil will last longer than a typical wooden pencil.
The problem with this theory is that not all mechanical pencils are made the same. Some manufacturers make their mechanical pencils in such a way that they cannot be reused either because the lead is not a typical universal size, they do not manufacture refill lead, and they may not make it possible to even open the mechanical pencil to replace the lead. In any one of these three cases, this makes the standard wooden pencil last longer.
The other deciding factor on which will last longer is up to the user. The person using a wooden pencil might chew off the eraser from nervousness adding to the use of an eraser that is not attached to a pencil. In other cases, it could be that the person using the wooden or mechanical pencil might tap it excessively to the point of almost breaking it. Dropping either pencil on a frequent basis can result in permanent damage of the lead inside.
Personally, I still own the same mechanical pencil I bought for drafting classes back in high school. That has been 30 years ago. I have been through nearly 100 wooden pencils since then for sketching.
- Harold Sink
AnswerThe Mechanical pencil would last longer because you can have multiple packages of refill lead but the regular pencil would eventually be sharpened to nothing but an eraser. AnswerA pencil because the mechanical you would run out of led and a pencil you would just sharpen Answerpencil(these answers are really based off of more opinion than fact.)
AnswerCalabuka - The answer to this question is dependant to how it is used. You may snap the mechanical pencil and no longer will it work but the pencil (snapped) will. But you can sharpen the pencil all the way to nothing and a mechanical pencil uses refillable led you can buy at the store. This question really depends on how the pencil/mechanical pencil is used.Answer
Mechanical pencils always break and the lead is too thin. Good old fashioned regular pencils are the best.
zeldalover
it depends. if u wont the base with a lot of led, then macanical. if u wont a ton of sharpening, then a normal pencil
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∙ 11y agoMechanical pencils are better, also it is better for the environment unless you lose things a lot. A mechanical pencil is better for the environment because it can be used over and over and it doesn't require cutting down trees. But if it ends up in the landfill right after you get it, it's worse than the environment and you should stick to wood pencils.
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∙ 11y agoMechanical pencils are better to write with because of the skinny lead. They're also better than wooden pencils, because wooden pencils have a short lifespan and a mechanical pencil can be used indefinitely. Although, if you have a woodshop class at your school, you'll have to write on wood and the lead in the mechanical pencil will probably break. If you lose pencils a lot, I wouldn't suggest mechanical pencils because even though they can be used indefinitely and prove better to the environment, they're going to be worse if they go to the landfill in less than a few weeks. A container of lead refills can last a long time.
Why should you trust me? I use mechanical and wood pencils and I'm sticking to mechanical. I also had woodshop class. At some schools it's called Technology.
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∙ 14y agoEasy.Mechanical,you press the top the lead comes out
Pencil write and sharpen
mechanical refill with lead
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∙ 14y agoAre you for real?
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∙ 14y agoThe alphajel chrome
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Can you recycle pencils?
yes, but i prefer you not to get rid of fine pencils. especially if it is mechanical.
What was Sampson Mordans quote on the mechanical pencil?
I love mechanical pencils
Where can you get cool mechanical pencils?
Mechanical pencils can be purchased from various stationary retailers (such as Ryman's and Staples), and are also available retail stores which choose to stock stationary (such as Adsa and Walmart).
What is the difference between watercolor pencils and normal?
they make water color pencils?
What are the different kind of tools used in drawing and lettering?
There are many tools that can be used. Some examples include templates, compasses, tape, mechanical pencils, coloring pencils, and chalk.
Do they use lead or graphite for mechanical pencils?
Mechanical pencils, like the regular kind of pencils, use graphite.
What are pop up pencils?
they are mechanical pencils
Should mechanical pencils be band from school?
yes mechanical pencils are very distracting
What are some brands of mechanical pencils?
Some of the brands of mechanical pencils include, but are not limited to, Bic, Pentel, Zebra, uni-ball, Sharpie, and Pilot. It is interesting to note that mechanical pencils can be in the plain, graphite color or there can be colored graphite used in colored mechanical pencils.
Do new mechanical pencils always have 2B or B lead pencils because when you get the HB refills it is not the same darkness as when you bought it?
Not all mechanical pencils have 2B or B lead. Some pencils have bigger lead.
When were mechanical pencils invented?
1915
Can you recycle pencils?
yes, but i prefer you not to get rid of fine pencils. especially if it is mechanical.
Do mechanical pencils use energy?
Mechanical pencils themselves do not need any energy in the forms of battery or electricity. However, mechanical pencils do need human energy to work. We need to add lead and push lead out; they do not do this on their own.
What was Sampson Mordans quote on the mechanical pencil?
I love mechanical pencils
Where can I buy some mechanical pencils?
There are many places that someone can purchase mechanical pencils. The best place would be the local business supply store, such as Staples. Many other stores, such as Walmart and Target will also sell mechanical pencils.
Where can you find the cheapest mechanical pencils?
Menards
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